Indonesia vs MDG: Developing Regions: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Indonesia
8.11 million
in 2020
MDG: Developing Regions
717.72 million
in 2024
Indonesia rank
8th
MDG: Developing Regions rank
6th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Indonesia
- MDG: Developing Regions
How they compare
MDG: Developing Regions currently reports 717.72 million against 8.11 million in Indonesia, a difference of 709.60 million.
That makes MDG: Developing Regions's figure about 88.5 times Indonesia's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, MDG: Developing Regions has been ahead every year.
Indonesia ranks 8th and MDG: Developing Regions ranks 6th of 59 countries.
MDG: Developing Regions has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Indonesia | MDG: Developing Regions | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.42 million | 921.64 million | 900.22 million | MDG: Developing Regions |
| 2000s | 13.67 million | 773.88 million | 760.21 million | MDG: Developing Regions |
| 2010s | 10.35 million | 735.42 million | 725.07 million | MDG: Developing Regions |
| 2020s | 8.11 million | 724.65 million | 716.54 million | MDG: Developing Regions |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Indonesia or MDG: Developing Regions?
- MDG: Developing Regions, at 717.72 million against 8.11 million in Indonesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Indonesia and MDG: Developing Regions?
- 709.60 million, with MDG: Developing Regions ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and MDG: Developing Regions?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2020.
- How do Indonesia and MDG: Developing Regions rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Indonesia ranks 8th and MDG: Developing Regions ranks 6th of 59 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release